Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Tuesday: Hurricane Gilbert; Reggae Boyz; Chevening Scholars; Today's Weather; Clovis Toon; Breaking News and more

Morning Bites: 5 things to know for Tuesday, September 12, 2023 35 years since Hurricane Gilbert Today marks 35 years since Hurricane Gilbert slammed into Jamaica as a powerful category three storm, killing 45 people and leaving an estimated US$3.4 billion in damage. Gilbert developed from a tropical wave on September 8 before slamming into Jamaica about 10:00 am on Monday, September 12, 1988. It would intensify into a category five hurricane after leaving Jamaica and hung around for a week before it dissipated on September 19. Before that, it would take over 300 lives and impacted Puerto Rico, Haiti, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Mexico, parts of the United States and western Canada. Reggae Boyz take on Haiti at National Stadium Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz will today [go up against Haiti]( their second Nations League match in four days at the National Stadium in Kingston. Match time is 7:10 pm. The Boyz will be looking to make it two wins from two matches following their [1-nil victory over Honduras]( at the same venue on Friday. Applications for Chevening Scholarships open today Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the United Kingdom (UK) [will open]( and will remain open until November 7. Applications are to be submitted via the online application form at [chevening.org/apply](. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from all backgrounds who can demonstrate that they have the commitment and skills required to become future leaders, and can show how a UK master’s degree will help them to create positive change in their country. Advertisement JUTC adjusts operations on route 73AX The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited, JUTC, has advised that effective immediately, the 73AX bus which plies from Half-Way Tree via Hope Road, Papine to the UWI’s back gate, is no longer allowed to pick up commuters on Spencer James Drive. “To accommodate the change and ensure the convenience of commuters, we have arranged an alternative loading area at the lower level of the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre which is easily accessible and well-equipped for bus services,” said the JUTC. All other schedules in relation to the 73AX route remain unchanged. Apple launches iPhone 15 Apple is holding its most important launch event of the year today at its headquarters in Cupertino, California, where it’s expected to unveil new hardware, including the iPhone 15. Apple is likely to release two sizes of middle-range iPhones, one with a 6.1-inch screen and one with a 6.7-inch screen, as well as two sizes of higher end “Pro” phones with titanium casing and better cameras, according to reports from Bloomberg News and Wall Street analysts. TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST Clear skies are expected today, according to the forecast by the Meteorological Service of Jamaica. In the morning, partly cloudy conditions are expected across eastern parishes, and mainly sunny elsewhere. Possible isolated showers across southwestern parishes are predicted for the afternoon, and partly cloudy elsewhere. ICYMI: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING WATCH: Taxi protest forces classes to be dismissed early at Frome Technical Frome Technical High had to dismiss classes early on Monday as many teachers and students were [left stranded on the road after disgruntled taxi operators mounted a road block]( on a section of the Savanna-la-Mar to Grange Hill road. Trump asks for recusal of Jamaican judge in election conspiracy case Former US president Donald Trump filed a motion on Monday seeking the [recusal of the Jamaican-born judge]( who is to preside over his historic trial for conspiring to overturn the 2020 election. Big win for Edwin Allen to start ISSA/Wata D'Cup Former Ben Francis KO winner Edwin Allen got off to a big start in the ISSA/Wata daCosta Cup competition on Monday, [beating Claude McKay High 7-1]( to take the lead in Zone H. CLOVIS TOON TODAY IN HISTORY Hurricane Gilbert wreaks havoc on Jamaica On this day in 1988, Hurricane Gilbert slammed into Jamaica with torrential rains and winds of 233 kph (145 mph), killing 45 people and causing damage estimated at US$3.4 billion. For more stories, visit our website at www.jamaicaobserver.com or [sign up for our e-paper](. [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Website]( Copyright © 2023 Jamaica Observer, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 40 - 42 1/2 Beechwood Avenue Kingston 5 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.